Taranaki Aviation Tours

When you're gliding through the clouds, it's easy to take for granted the research and hard work that has made flying a reality. Explore the interesting world of planes and flight at Taranaki Aviation, Transport & Technology Museum.

You're spoiled for sightseeing choice in Burgess Park. Taranaki Aviation, Transport & Technology Museum is a great place to start here, but there are numerous other worthwhile spots to enjoy. Bowl of Brooklands, Pukekura Park, and Centre City Shopping Centre are near the exhibit of aviation history and will top off your day nicely.

Popular places to visit

Taranaki featuring forests, mountains and a lake or waterhole

Lake Mangamahoe

Black swans and baby ducklings create a fairytale picture as they float over a lake dwarfed by the snow-capped peak of Mount Taranaki.

Lake Mangamahoe
Brooklands Zoo showing cuddly or friendly animals

Brooklands Zoo

Spend some time at this delightful family-focused zoo, enjoy a picnic lunch in a welcoming setting and learn about animals from around the world.

Brooklands Zoo
Bowl of Brooklands showing a park and a pond

Bowl of Brooklands

Enjoy the great outdoors with a picnic lunch and a bushwalk or watch a live concert at this one-of-a-kind venue set in a beautiful grass amphitheater.

Bowl of Brooklands
Pukekura Park featuring a cascade and forests

Pukekura Park

Relax in the sun and see a diverse range of native and exotic plant life at one of the country’s premier botanical gardens.

Pukekura Park

Hurworth Cottage

Learn about the local history of Hurworth when you take a trip to Hurworth Cottage. Visit the spas in this walkable area, or simply enjoy its cafes.

Hurworth Cottage

Pouakai Zoo Park

Visit the native and exotic animals who call Pouakai Zoo Park home during your trip to Hurworth. Visit the spas in this walkable area, or simply enjoy its cafes.

Pouakai Zoo Park

Best Lodging Options Near Taranaki Aviation

The Devon Hotel A Heritage Hotel

The Devon Hotel A Heritage Hotel

4 out of 5
390 Devon Street East, New Plymouth
The Devon Hotel A Heritage Hotel
Plymouth International

Plymouth International

4 out of 5
220 Courtenay Street, New Plymouth, Taranaki
Plymouth International
One Burgess Hill

One Burgess Hill

4.5 out of 5
1 Burgess Hill Rd, Burgess Park
One Burgess Hill
Distinction New Plymouth Hotel

Distinction New Plymouth Hotel

3.5 out of 5
42 Powderham Street, New Plymouth
Distinction New Plymouth Hotel
Millennium Hotel New Plymouth, Waterfront

Millennium Hotel New Plymouth, Waterfront

4 out of 5
1 Egmont Street, New Plymouth, Taranaki
Millennium Hotel New Plymouth, Waterfront
Quest New Plymouth

Quest New Plymouth

4.5 out of 5
21 Currie Street, New Plymouth
Quest New Plymouth
Auto Lodge Motor Inn

Auto Lodge Motor Inn

3 out of 5
393 Devon Street East, New Plymouth
Auto Lodge Motor Inn
Coronation Court Motel

Coronation Court Motel

3 out of 5
226 Coronation Avenue, New Plymouth
Coronation Court Motel
City Cabin

City Cabin

New Plymouth
City Cabin
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